What are essential oils?

Inside many plants, hidden in roots, seeds, flowers, bark, stems, leaves, are concentrated, highly potent, chemical compounds. These volatile aromatic compounds are essential oils. They give a plant its scent, protect it from hazardous environmental conditions, deter predators and even assist it with pollination. Just as plants use essential oils to protect themselves, we too can use the powerful, natural properties of essential oils to protect ourselves and promote a calm mind and a healthy body.

 

How do essential oils work?

When you open a bottle of pure, unadulterated essential oil, you can immediately smell its potent aroma. What your nose detects are the naturally occurring elements of the essential oil. Every essential oil varies in its natural makeup, its chemical constituents, so its aromas and benefits are also unique. An oil might be cleansing, uplifting, effective for clearing your airways or boosting your immune system depending on its chemical profile and origin plant. For example, Lavender oil includes elements that make it effective for soothing skin irritations, reducing anxiousness and feelings of tension, and promoting restful sleep. Meanwhile, when taken internally, Frankincense oil supports immune, nervous, and digestive systems, and aids in healthy cellular function. 

 

Why should I use essential oils?

The answer to this is simple. Essential oils are safe for everyone to use, they really work and they are cost effective.

safe

doTERRA Melaleuca/Tea Tree essential oil

  • 100% natural and safe, no side effects, no addictive properties

  • Plant extracts with amazing health benefits for all ages

  • Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade, pure and potent

  • Rigorously tested throughout the journey from the crop to the bottle

effective

doTERRA Peppermint, Serenity, Passion blend essential oils

  • Essential oils support all of the body systems and help you stay healthy as well as ease symptoms

  • These plant extracts promote both emotional and physical wellbeing

  • They can permeate the cell membrane and work at a cellular level

affordable

doTERRA Copaiba, Lemon, Grapefruit, Black Pepper essential oils

  • Each 15ml bottle contains 250 drops of pure essential oil, this is over 100 doses

  • Less is more with essential oils

  • Regular use of essential oils and healthy lifestyle choices keep you healthy and save doctor’s visits, fewer days off work and less time wasted

How do I use essential oils?

There are 3 simple ways to use essential oils that you can easily adopt to establish a daily routine to boost your health and wellbeing. Small steps will yield big results.

Aromatically

  • add a few drops of an essential oil or a combination of oils to your diffuser to improve mood and clean the air

  • inhale your chosen essential oil from your palms for immediate effect

  • put a drop or two onto your aromatherapy jewellery

Topically

  • add a drop or two of an essential oil to a carrier oil for a soothing massage

  • apply your essential oil, diluted if necessary, to a specific area for local relief

  • use a blend in a rollerball to apply essential oils to the pulse points or feet or use as your personal fragrance

Internally

  • dōTERRA essential oils are so pure you can add (many of) them to a glass of water or tea

  • put a drop or two directly under your tongue

  • ingest essential oils in a veggie capsule

  • use in cooking